• 21Nov

    I love Thanksgiving.  I love Fall, the excitement that the holidays are right around the corner, getting together with family and eating a lot of really good food.  But for many people, the holiday season can be terrifying.  The average American gains about 5 lbs over the winter.  Not 100% attributed to holiday eating, but if you think trying to eat well over the holidays is a lost cause, then that could very well be your winter weight.  We naturally crave heartier, richer foods in the winter as it is, an ancient protection mechanism for...

  • 19Nov

    I’m back friends!  Spain was an amazing adventure.  A little hectic as we crammed both Madrid and Barcelona into a few fun-filled days, but it was worth it.  If you have a chance to go to either city, I highly recommend it.

    Now that I’m back, I’m still working on getting my digestion back on track as well.  The Spaniards don’t exactly eat the way we do here in America, with 3 regular, filling meals as a protocol to follow.  They eat very small breakfasts, drink A LOT of espresso, and fill up on ham and bread...

  • 03Nov

    I’ve recently been on this Sunshine Burger kick- can’t get enough of ‘em.  For breakfast of late, I’ve been making a couple eggs with a burger patty and it really keeps me satisfied.  They’re basically veggie and sunflower seed burgers with brown rice and seasonings.  Super tasty. I’ve been gobbling up the Southwest, Breakfast, and Garden Herb varieties.  I highly recommend.  Look for them in the freezer section in health food stores, Whole Foods, or even some regular grocery stores who are incorporating...